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PrepositionsHSK 5

Expressing "on the basis of" with 凭

凭 is a preposition that introduces the basis, means, or credentials for an action, similar to 'on the basis of' or 'by relying on'. It is often used in formal or written contexts, and is followed by a noun phrase representing the grounds.

Structure

凭 + Obj.， Subj. + Verb Phrase
Subj. + 凭 + Obj. + Verb Phrase

Examples

  • 凭护照，外国人可以买火车票。
    Píng hùzhào, wàiguó rén kěyǐ mǎi huǒchē piào.
    Using a passport, foreigners can buy train tickets.
  • 他凭自己的努力学了三千多个汉字。
    Tā píng zìjǐ de nǔlì xué le sān qiān duō gè hànzì.
    He studied more than three thousand Chinese characters through his own efforts.
  • 我们凭学生证在电影院享受折扣优待。
    Wǒmen píng xuéshēng zhèng zài diànyǐngyuàn xiǎngshòu zhékòu yōudài.
    With our student ID cards, we enjoy a special discount at the movie theater.

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